How to Overcome Addiction through Faith: Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program
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Changed by the Qur’an
Changed by the Qur’an is intended as a practical guide to remove the spiritual and intellectual barriers between every Muslim and their personal transformative relationship with the Qur’an
Secrets of Salah: The Hidden Gems of Prayer (Companion Journal)
The Secrets of Salah: The Hidden Gems of Prayer companion journal helps Muslims improve their prayer. It includes commentary and gems for each step of salah, and journaling space for your reflections on your journey to life-changing prayers.
Female Scholars in Islamic History: Revisiting Their Pivotal Role
Jude ElziqPicture this: It is the nineteenth century, and we are seated in the halls of a European university library. This academic space is predominantly male-exclusive, its tall shelves lined with literature authored almost entirely by men. Between these shelves stands Ignác Goldziher, a Hungarian...
Hindutva and Anti-Muslim Violence: How to Navigate Hindu Supremacy
Safa AhmedHindutva does not only harm Muslims in India; it has found resonance in diasporic communities, involves itself in transnational repression, and openly pledges its allegiance to other far-right movements. Its supporters amplify Zionist propaganda that enables Israel’s genocide in Palestine, provide...
Why Silence Is Not Neutral: The Bystander Effect and Moral Responsibility in Islam | Blog
Dr. Jibran KhokharCenturies before modern psychology named the bystander effect, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ articulated a moral framework that directly addressed its dangers. He said: The parable of those who respect the limits of Allah and those who violate them is that of people who board a ship after casting lots....
It’s Not Just an Iftar: The Power of Community in Ramadan | Blog
Shaimaa Kraba“Once upon a time . . . ” is how most fairy tales begin. In real life, it’s how single mothers begin sentences about who they were before everything changed. There was a time we believed life would be beautiful for us. Somewhere along the way, that kind of beauty became harder to reach. Not by...
Is the Qur’an Still Relevant Today? The Timeless Universality of Qur’anic Teachings
Mohannad AbusarahMuslims through the ages have believed that the Qur’anic teachings are universal and that even specific verses contain teachings and rulings of universal applicability for all times and places. In this article, we substantiate this position, outlining the grounds for Qur’anic universality and...
Prophetic Solutions for Financial Uncertainty: Cultivating Baraka, Resilience, and Peace of Heart | Blog
Dr. Jibran KhokharLiving through economic whiplash Last winter, after his usual nine-to-five job, a young father in Michigan found himself taking on extra work driving for food delivery apps late into the night. Prices had climbed, his rent had doubled, and he was still trying to keep his kids warm in a drafty...
Don’t Give Up on Gaza: How Knowing Allah Sustains Hope and Resistance | Blog
Jinan YousefIt has been almost two years since the genocidal campaign against Palestinians in Gaza began—carried out by a murderous and unrelenting occupier, broadcast to the world. Israel has deliberately starved and bombarded 2 million besieged men, women, and children while much of the world stands back to...
Is the Qur’an Still Relevant Today? The Timeless Universality of Qur’anic Teachings
Mohannad AbusarahMuslims through the ages have believed that the Qur’anic teachings are universal and that even specific verses contain teachings and rulings of universal applicability for all times and places. In this article, we substantiate this position, outlining the grounds for Qur’anic universality and...
Prophetic Solutions for Financial Uncertainty: Cultivating Baraka, Resilience, and Peace of Heart | Blog
Dr. Jibran KhokharLiving through economic whiplash Last winter, after his usual nine-to-five job, a young father in Michigan found himself taking on extra work driving for food delivery apps late into the night. Prices had climbed, his rent had doubled, and he was still trying to keep his kids warm in a drafty...
Ever wondered why our experience in the last ten days of Ramadan, or on its 27th night, diminishes so quickly after the month ends? Where do the light, faith, inspiration to do more, and sense of elation go? Why is it that they are sometimes overtaken by sluggishness, boredom, spiritual emptiness,...
Don’t Give Up on Gaza: How Knowing Allah Sustains Hope and Resistance | Blog
Jinan YousefIt has been almost two years since the genocidal campaign against Palestinians in Gaza began—carried out by a murderous and unrelenting occupier, broadcast to the world. Israel has deliberately starved and bombarded 2 million besieged men, women, and children while much of the world stands back to...
Religious minorities are often depicted as oppressed and vulnerable victims of their Muslim rulers. This portrayal, however, is far from accurate. This brief paper seeks to reorient our understanding of the rights and responsibilities that religious minorities possessed under Muslim rule....
Delve into the profound meanings and spiritual significance of the Beautiful Names of Allah (Asma ul-Husna). deepen your connection with the Creator by understanding His attributes and how they relate to your daily life.
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Sami: The One Who Always Listens
Dr. Tahir Wyatt
Why is Allah named Al-Samīʿ? Explore the meaning of Allah's name, Al-Samī and why God is the All-Watching, the All-Knowing and the All-Hearing.
Mercy and Might on Judgment Day: Allah's Name Maliki Yawm al-Din
Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
Living for the self and the absence of moral accountability Of all the things that occupy our thoughts on a daily basis, life after death is not one of them—at least not for most people. People deal with the temporary nature of this world in a multitude of ways, from nihilism and hedonism to more...
The Meaning of Allah's Name As-Salam: The Source of Peace
Jinan Yousef
Why is Allah named As-Salam? Explore the meaning of Allah's name, As-Salam and why God is The Ultimate Giver and Source of Peace.
The Divine Wisdom Behind the Pairing of Allah's Names in the Qur'an
Jinan Yousef
“Allah has ninety-nine names. Whoever preserves (ahsaha or hafidhaha) them will enter Paradise.” Such was the teaching of the Prophet ﷺ. Many of us have heard this hadith, but fewer of us have internalized the true scope of its meaning. To preserve Allah’s names is not simply to memorize them—it is...
Delve into the profound meanings and spiritual significance of the Beautiful Names of Allah (Asma ul-Husna). deepen your connection with the Creator by understanding His attributes and how they relate to your daily life.
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Sami: The One Who Always Listens
Dr. Tahir Wyatt
Why is Allah named Al-Samīʿ? Explore the meaning of Allah's name, Al-Samī and why God is the All-Watching, the All-Knowing and the All-Hearing.
Mercy and Might on Judgment Day: Allah's Name Maliki Yawm al-Din
Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
Living for the self and the absence of moral accountability Of all the things that occupy our thoughts on a daily basis, life after death is not one of them—at least not for most people. People deal with the temporary nature of this world in a multitude of ways, from nihilism and hedonism to more...
The Meaning of Allah's Name As-Salam: The Source of Peace
Jinan Yousef
Why is Allah named As-Salam? Explore the meaning of Allah's name, As-Salam and why God is The Ultimate Giver and Source of Peace.
The Divine Wisdom Behind the Pairing of Allah's Names in the Qur'an
Jinan Yousef
“Allah has ninety-nine names. Whoever preserves (ahsaha or hafidhaha) them will enter Paradise.” Such was the teaching of the Prophet ﷺ. Many of us have heard this hadith, but fewer of us have internalized the true scope of its meaning. To preserve Allah’s names is not simply to memorize them—it is...
This topic delves into the psychological, social, and political impacts of anti-Muslim prejudice on individuals and communities. It aims to provide resources for understanding, coping with, and dismantling systemic Islamophobia.
This topic delves into the psychological, social, and political impacts of anti-Muslim prejudice on individuals and communities. It aims to provide resources for understanding, coping with, and dismantling systemic Islamophobia.
Counter-Radicalization: A Critical Look into a Racist New Industry
Dr. Tarek Younis
Radicalization is the process by which individuals develop an intent to support or commit acts of political violence. The industry of counter-radicalization, or countering violent extremism as it is known in the United States, is quickly growing across the Western world. In the UK, the government’s...
“Why Don’t Muslims Condemn Terrorism?” Western Violence and Scapegoating in an Age of Islamophobia
Todd Green
When President Obama addressed the National Prayer Breakfast in February 2015, he did so in the midst of a new global crisis: the rise and spread of ISIS. News stories of ISIS beheading Western journalists and burning alive a Jordanian pilot, along with widespread calls to condemn this violence,...
The Far-Right’s Love Affair with Islamophobia
Dr. Naved Bakali
Anti-Muslim racism is increasingly becoming a prominent feature of far-right extremist groups and political figures across Europe and North America. This article examines the growth of Islamophobic discourse and actions among far-right political figures and street protest movements in Europe,...
Islamophobia and the Law: Unpacking Structural Islamophobia
Dr. Naved Bakali
When we think of Islamophobia, most of us imagine physical harassment, verbal abuse, hate speech, or even to a lesser degree, dirty looks and insensitive passing comments. In reality, this is how we, or people we know, have experienced anti-Muslim racism and bias. It is real, tangible, and in your...
What is Islamophobia? Race, Power, and the Roots of Anti-Muslim Discrimination
Anonymous Guest Contributor
This paper looks at 3 lenses through which we can understand what Islamophobia is & how it functions in society: Culture Talk, the subjectification of Muslims, & race.
